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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,258.58, 1,027,121.70 and 438,538.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,258.58, 1,027,121.70 and 438,538.75 is: 605,209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,258.58 : 1,027,121.70 = 438,538.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,258.58/1,027,121.70 = 438,538.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,258.58x = 1,027,121.70 × 438,538.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,258.58x = 450,432,666,415.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,432,666,415.88/744,258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,209.91

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